MARGARITO MARTINEZ

He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Mr. Martinez was born in Laredo, Texas and had been a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was first inducted in 1952 thru 1956 and was assigned to the 741st AC&WRon during the Korean Conflict and was ranked A/1C(P). During this term, he was decorated with the Occupational Medal (Germany), Good Conduct Medal SO 258, 19 Nov55/603dAC&WRon and the National Defense Service Medal. He then re-enlisted and served from 1956 thru 1960 and was assigned to the 6314th FLDMAINTRON (PACAF) and was ranked a/1C E-4 (P). Mr. Martinez was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal w/2 LPS 111 OCT 55-10 OCT 58 SO E-26, 6314TH ABWG, 29 Jan 60. He served a total of 12 years and reached the rank of Captain and was honorably discharged. Mr. Martinez later went on to work with LISD at Martin High School for over 20 years as an Educational Secretary Grade III. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro Martinez and Mauricia Martinez; granddaughter, Jocylin Renee Martinez; sisters, Maria Dolores Martinez and Maria Guadalupe Gomez.

He is survived by his loving wife, of 60 years of marriage, Beatriz S. Martinez; children, Jose Luis Martinez (Cynthia M. Martinez) and Melissa Martinez; grandchildren, Beatriz Adriana Martinez, Jose Manuel Martinez and Michael A. Martinez; great grandchildren, Joseph Martinez, Jissele Martinez and Jacob Martinez. Also surviving him are numerous other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 9 a.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave.

Funeral services will begin departing the funeral home chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal services and interment with full military honors will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.